Esophageal wall rupture after EUS-FNA for mediastinal staging: report of two cases. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ceuterick, Vincent; Decaluwé, Herbert; Coosemans, Willy; Nafteux, Philippe; Van Veer, Hans; Van Raemdonck, Dirk; De Leyn, Paul
• Is Part Of: Acta chirurgica belgica. Volume 116:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Endoscopy/endoscopic procedures -- empyema -- esophageal injury/perforation -- mediastinal lymph nodes; Surgery -- Periodicals; General Surgery; Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Surgery; Chirurgie (geneeskunde); Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2016.1139825
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-5458

Abstract

Abstract: Esophageal wall rupture after EUS-FNA for mediastinal staging is a severe complication. Here we describe the management of two patients with esophageal wall rupture and the presence of empyema. Management was in both cases surgical and consisted of a decortication via thoracotomy. Postoperative IV antibiotics and parenteral nutrition were continued until the first negative X-ray with gastrografin. Both patients recovered and left the hospital in good condition and with oral intake.